Discover Utah’s Canyons on a Guided Canyoneering Adventure

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • Experienced, local guides with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 3 full days of guided technical canyoneering adventures at the Dirty Devil/Robbers Roost Wilderness and surrounding area
    • 2 nights of accommodations in luxury cabins in Hanksville, UT
    • All meals beginning with lunch on Day 1 through lunch on Day 3, as well as snacks
    • All technical canyoneering gear
    • Transportation during tour
    • Entrance fees

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to Hanksville, UT
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Personal items
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Travel and medical insurance — strongly recommended
• How fit do I need to be?

  Best of canyoneering in Utah is designed for beginners, but a moderate level of fitness is recommended. The guides will teach you the ropes at the beginning of the tour, and let you put into practice your new skills.

  The terrain ranges from easy to moderate and you can expect sustained climbing and scrambling using hands and feet, with rope use for safety during rappels and belays. While beginner-friendly, participants should be comfortable with physical activity and uneven trails.

  If you would like to spend more time in Utah’s wilderness, check out this five-day beginner-friendly tour in Canyon Country, UT.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Small backpack
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2-3L capacity)
    • Comfortable, sturdy footwear (medium-weight hiking shoes or boots)
    • Comfortable, weather-appropriate hiking clothes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

  For your feet, comfortable medium-weight hiking shoes or boots work best. You definitely need closed-toed shoes that you’ve worn before and broken in well.

• What is the accommodation like?

  For this best of canyoneering in Utah tour, you’ll spend 2 nights in luxury cabins. Nestled amidst the stunning canyons of Southern Utah, these cabins blend modern comfort with rustic charm. Room amenities include southwestern themed décor as well as refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

  During your tour, you’ll be sharing a cabin with a fellow participant. If you’re joining solo, you will be matched with a roommate.

  However, if you would like to have a room to yourself and not share it with anybody, you can choose the single supplement option for an additional fee upon checkout.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • This is a group tour, but a private tour can be organized at your request—let us know if you’re interested!
    • The maximum group size is 8 people.
    • The cost per person does not decrease as the group grows.

  Hiking in Hanksville can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Children as young as 5 may be permitted to join this best of canyoneering in Utah tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to Hanksville, the starting point of the best of canyoneering in Utah tour, most people fly into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), located a 3.75-hour drive north of Hanksville. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service.

  Even closer than Salt Lake City airport is the Grand Junction Airport (GJT), located a 2.25-hour drive from Hanksville, but bear in mind that it has more limited flight schedules.

  Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet in Hanksville, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location.

• Safety measures in Utah

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.

  With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.

  Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

  We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to.

  If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  A non-refundable $500 deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is due two months (60 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.

  • • Cancellations made thirty (30) to sixty (60) days before the tour start date will be refunded 50% minus the deposit.
    • Cancellations made zero (0) to thirty (30) days before the tour start date will be refunded 25% minus the deposit.
    • Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.